Human Rights Watch not impressed by PNoy's 2012 State of the Nation Address (SONA)

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called out the recently-concluded State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Philippine President Benigno Simeon "BS" Aquino III for its lack of any mention of the plight of victims of alleged human rights violations perpetrated by state security forces in the Philippines. Brad Adams, HRW Asia Director, in a brief statement lamented how Aquino "did not utter one word during his 90 minute speech about the many victims of abuses by these forces". Furthermore...

Malacañang PR machine on damage control as 'vindictive' label sticks after Arroyo arrest

Malacañang deputy spokesperson, Abigail Valte in a recent press statement now makes out the neglect of the Aquino administration to act swiftly to file charges against former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for her allegedly numerous "crimes" as proof of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III being "not vindictive".

Philippine Army and police on full alert to guard Noynoy against the voices of his 'Boss'

Philippine security forces are reportedly on full alert to guard against "untoward" incidents during delivery of President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's State of the Nation Address (SONA) today. A "no-permit, no-rally" order will be "strictly" enforced according to National Capital Region Police Office chief Alan Purisima...

Davao Mayor Sara Duterte turns violent in defense of illegal squatting

An imminent riot at a squatter demolition site and TV cameras on the scene. It seemed to be a perfect opportunity for a publicity stunt. Perhaps this was the motivation behind Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's assault on court sheriff Abe Andres who was acting on orders from his superiors to proceed with a demolition of illegally-built structures that were home to 500 families in Barangay Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Suliman, Agdao.

Philippine Intelligence: an oxymoron defended by President Aquino

Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is on the defensive. He insisted on an interview that the recent bus bombings were not covered by the travel advisories issued late last year by several governments warning of risks of terror activities in the country. Noynoy cited how buses were not included in the list of at-risk sites in the Philippines which included malls, airports, and conference centres among others.

Too easy: Evangelista, Sensil, Lozano murders "solved"!

Sounds too easy. According to Central Luzon police director Chief Supt. Alan Purisima, the murder of car dealer Venson Evangelista, and of car dealer Emerson Lozano and companion Ernane Sensil are "solved". Picked up as evidence so far are an assortment of artifacts that practically fit the testimonies of suspects Alfred Mendiola and Ferdinand “Batibot” Parulan who "surrendered" to police recently.